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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.89, 277.07 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.89, 277.07 and 130.89 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.89 : 277.07 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.89/277.07 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.89x = 277.07 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.89x = 36,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,265.04/184.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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